Finding the Third Proportional to 206,959 and 372,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,959 and 372,810 is: 671,569.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,959 : 372,810 = 372,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,959/372,810 = 372,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,959x = 372,810 × 372,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,959x = 138,987,296,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,987,296,100/206,959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,569.23
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